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• Polities — Polity Pol i*ty, n.; pl. {Polities}. [L. politia, Gr. ?: cf. F. politie. See 1st {Policy}, {Police}.] 1. The form or constitution of the civil government of a nation or state; the framework or organization by which the various departments of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• polities — pol·i·ty || pÉ‘lɪtɪ / pÉ’l n. rule, regime, form of rule; government, administrative control …   English contemporary dictionary

• Ming Dynasty military conquests — The Ming Dynasty military conquests were instrumental to its hold on power during the early stages of the Ming Dynasty. Contents 1 Hongwu reign (1368 98) 2 Yongle reign (1403 1424) …   Wikipedia

• Gaya confederacy — 가야(加倻) …   Wikipedia

• federalism — /fed euhr euh liz euhm/, n. 1. the federal principle of government. 2. U.S. Hist. a. advocacy of the federal system of government. b. (cap.) the principles of the Federalist party. [1780 90, Amer.; FEDERAL + ISM] * * * Political system that binds …   Universalium

• pre-Columbian civilizations — Introduction       the aboriginal American Indian (Mesoamerican Indian) cultures that evolved in Meso America (part of Mexico and Central America) and the Andean region (western South America) prior to Spanish exploration and conquest in the 16th …   Universalium

• native American — native American, adj. a person born in the United States. [1835 45, Amer.] * * * ▪ indigenous peoples of Canada and United States Introduction also called  American Indian,  Amerindian,  Amerind,  Indian,  Aboriginal American,  or  First Nation… …   Universalium

• Native American — Indian (def. 1). Usage. See Indian, Eskimo. * * * ▪ indigenous peoples of Canada and United States Introduction also called  American Indian,  Amerindian,  Amerind,  Indian,  Aboriginal A …   Universalium

• History of Africa — Pre Colonial African States …   Wikipedia

• Southern Africa — Introduction       southernmost region of the African continent, comprising the countries of Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The island nation of Madagascar is excluded… …   Universalium

• Glasshouse (novel) — Infobox Book | name = Glasshouse image caption = First edition cover author = Charles Stross cover artist = Rita Frangie country = UK US language = English series = genre = science fiction publisher = Orbit (UK), Ace (US) release date = June 2006 …   Wikipedia